Architect Salary in Maryland

Architects in Maryland have a median annual salary of $114,550, which works out to about $55.07 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $81,280 to $148,700, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Architect pay in Maryland at a glance

Median annual salary

$114,550

Median hourly wage

$55.07/hr

Average annual salary

$119,770

Average hourly wage

$57.58/hr

25th percentile

$81,280

75th percentile

$148,700

10th percentile

$68,320

90th percentile

$182,370

People employed

1,800

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid architect roles in Maryland.

10th percentile
$68,320
25th percentile
$81,280
Median percentile
$114,550
75th percentile
$148,700
90th percentile
$182,370

Maryland vs U.S. salary

The median salary for architect roles in Maryland is about 15.4% above the U.S. median of $99,280 for the same occupation.

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How much does a architect make in Maryland?

Half of architect roles in Maryland report earning more than $114,550 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $119,770 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $81,280 and a quarter are above $148,700, so most architect pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect architect pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.